
Registered Societies Cannot Sue for Defamation, Court Rules
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has ruled that registered societies cannot bring defamation claims, finding they lack the legal personality required to protect reputation in court.
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Malaysia's Court of Appeal has ruled that registered societies cannot bring defamation claims, finding they lack the legal personality required to protect reputation in court.

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has successfully overturned a lower court ruling that had allowed a company director to pursue a malicious prosecution claim against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, finding the original judgment was based on legal principles inapplicable to criminal cases.